Coalition for Metabolic Health Launches Congressional Briefing Series on Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and GLP-1s
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The Coalition for Metabolic Health held its first Capitol Hill briefing on June 24, co-sponsored by Rep. Lloyd Smucker and Rep. Sharice Davids. The panel examined how nutrition can address chronic disease and reduce healthcare costs, with a focus on nutrition and health in the era of GLP-1 medications. The briefing brought together members of Congress, physicians, researchers, policy experts, and individuals with lived experience of chronic disease.
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· 1 pulledRep. Sharice Davids delivered opening remarks highlighting the importance of addressing chronic disease through nutrition.
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